EMDR Consultation
Widening access to quality EMDR consultation for clinicians whose access is shaped by structural barriers rather than by their commitment or capability.
Quality EMDR consultation, made accessible
The Growing Shell Scholarship — EMDR Consultation is for clinicians seeking EMDR Basic Training completion, EMDRIA Certification, or ongoing consultation whose access to quality consultation is shaped by structural barriers — financial constraints, agency settings that don’t support professional development, geographic isolation, or identity-based barriers to professional networks.
The clinicians doing some of the most necessary EMDR work in this field are often the ones most likely to be priced out of the consultation that would deepen it. This scholarship exists to change that.
Applicants do not need to document financial hardship. We trust clinicians as the experts on their own circumstances.
3 awards available
- 1 full-tuition award100% of consultation fees covered
- 2 half-tuition awards50% of consultation fees covered (individual $60 / group $30)
Awards apply to both individual and group consultation. Recipients receive awards for one year and may reapply.
Four-part email application
Applications are accepted at any time and reviewed within 30 days. Qualified applicants are placed on a rolling waitlist.
Resume or CV
Your current professional resume or CV.
Background Information
Share briefly:
- EMDR training status (Basic Training in progress, completed, Certified)
- Goals for consultation (certification, ongoing, etc.)
- Populations you serve
- Practice setting
Short Essay (500–750 words)
Respond to both prompts:
- Populations you serve and how EMDR consultation would support that work
- Professional context and factors shaping your access to quality consultation
Submit Your Application
Send all materials plus one letter of recommendation from a mental health professional to james.neehundley@turtleshelltherapy.com with the subject line: Growing Shell Scholarship — EMDR Consultation Submission — [Your Name]
Email Your Application →Timeline & Waitlist
The Growing Shell Scholarship for EMDR Consultation operates on a rolling waitlist. Applications are accepted at any time and reviewed within 30 days. Qualified applicants remain on the waitlist for future openings.
If you would like an estimate of current waitlist times before applying — or if consultation is time-sensitive for your certification timeline — please reach out. We can help you think through alternatives, including sliding-scale options or referrals to other EMDRIA Approved Consultants.
Other Growing Shell Programs
The Growing Shell Initiative includes scholarships across all Turtle Shell services.
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